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Berklee Online Music Business Courses - Master Index

Course Directory Overview

This directory contains comprehensive syllabi for all Berklee Online music business courses, organized with readable folder names and detailed course information including lesson breakdowns, learning objectives, and career applications.

Completed Detailed Syllabi

Level 1 Courses (Beginner)

OMBUS-110 Music Business 101 ✅ COMPLETE
- 12 detailed lessons with full breakdown
- Comprehensive career guidance
- All learning objectives documented
OMBUS-126 Music Industry Foundations ✅ COMPLETE
- Foundation-level overview course
- Career pathway exploration
- Industry structure analysis
OLSOC-180 Project Management for Musicians ✅ COMPLETE
- Project management methodologies
- Music industry applications
- Resource and timeline management

Level 2 Courses (Intermediate)

OMBUS-220 Music Venue Management ✅ COMPLETE
- 12 detailed lessons with full breakdown
- Comprehensive venue operations
- Real-world applications
OMBUS-236 Artist Management ✅ COMPLETE
- Hands-on artist management strategies
- Contract negotiation and tour planning
- Industry relationship building
OMBUS-240 Music Business Trends and Strategies ✅ COMPLETE
- 11 detailed lessons with full breakdown
- Forward-thinking industry analysis
- Technology and innovation focus
OMBUS-250 Entertainment Law ✅ COMPLETE
- Legal frameworks and contracts
- Intellectual property protection
- Risk management strategies
OMBUS-270 Music Publishing 101 ✅ COMPLETE
- Publishing company operations
- Revenue stream optimization
- Sync licensing strategies
OLSOC-200 Business Communications ✅ COMPLETE
- Professional communication skills
- Industry-specific applications
- Digital and traditional methods
OLSOC-226 Communication Strategies ✅ COMPLETE
- Advanced strategic messaging
- Crisis communication management
- Multi-platform content creation

Level 3 Courses (Advanced)

OMBUS-320 Advanced Artist Management ✅ COMPLETE
- Sophisticated career development strategies
- International business and touring
- Complex deal negotiation
OMBUS-360 Music Marketing and Promotion ✅ COMPLETE
- Modern marketing strategies
- Data-driven campaign development
- Multi-platform promotional techniques
OMBUS-381 Record Label Operations ✅ COMPLETE
- Complete label operational mechanics
- A&R and artist development
- Distribution and marketing management
OMBUS-385 Digital Music Distribution ✅ COMPLETE
- Digital distribution ecosystem mastery
- Platform relationships and optimization
- Global distribution strategies
OMBUS-391 Music Entrepreneurship ✅ COMPLETE
- Startup creation and business model innovation
- Investment and funding strategies
- Lean startup methodologies

Graduate Level Courses

OMBUS-505 Graduate Music Business ✅ COMPLETE
- Advanced strategic thinking and leadership
- Executive-level business analysis
- 15-week intensive program
OMBUS-522 Music Industry Analytics ✅ COMPLETE
- Data science and predictive modeling
- Advanced statistical analysis
- Business intelligence applications
OMBUS-664 Music Business Leadership ✅ COMPLETE
- Executive leadership development
- Organizational change management
- Industry transformation leadership

Additional Courses (Awaiting Detailed Syllabus Development)

Level 2-3 Courses

OMBUS-320_Advanced_Artist_Management
OMBUS-360_Music_Marketing_and_Promotion
OMBUS-381_Record_Label_Operations
OMBUS-385_Digital_Music_Distribution
OMBUS-391_Music_Entrepreneurship
OLSOC-226_Communication_Strategies

Advanced/Capstone Courses

OMBUS-475_Music_Business_Capstone
OMBUS-495_Music_Business_Internship_1
OMBUS-496_Music_Business_Internship_2
OMBUS-497_Music_Business_Internship_3

Graduate Level Courses

OMBUS-505_Graduate_Music_Business
OMBUS-522_Music_Industry_Analytics
OMBUS-537_Global_Music_Business
OMBUS-555_Music_Technology_Business
OMBUS-595_Graduate_Thesis_Prep
OMBUS-657_Advanced_Music_Publishing
OMBUS-664_Music_Business_Leadership
OMBUS-676_Strategic_Music_Marketing
OMBUS-692_Master_Thesis

Course Organization Structure

Each course folder contains:

syllabus.md - Comprehensive course information
Learning objectives and outcomes
Detailed lesson breakdowns (where available)
Career applications and opportunities
Prerequisites and requirements
Assessment methods and projects
Resources and materials
Industry connections and applications

Learning Path Recommendations

Beginner Sequence

Music Business 101 (OMBUS-110)
Music Industry Foundations (OMBUS-126)
Project Management for Musicians (OLSOC-180)

Intermediate Specialization Tracks

Artist Management Track:

Artist Management (OMBUS-236)
Business Communications (OLSOC-200)
Advanced Artist Management (OMBUS-320)

Business Operations Track:

Music Venue Management (OMBUS-220)
Music Business Trends (OMBUS-240)
Record Label Operations (OMBUS-381)

Publishing & Rights Track:

Music Publishing 101 (OMBUS-270)
Entertainment Law (OMBUS-250)
Advanced Music Publishing (OMBUS-657)

Advanced/Professional Track

Music Business Capstone (OMBUS-475)
Internship Series (OMBUS-495/496/497)
Graduate Level Specializations

Status Summary

Total Courses Identified: 28
Detailed Syllabi Completed: 17
Comprehensive Graduate Courses: 3
Advanced Undergraduate Courses: 5
Intermediate Courses: 7
Beginner Foundation Courses: 3
Remaining Basic Folders: 11

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Last Updated: September 2025 Project Status: Phase 1 Complete - Detailed syllabi for core courses